New Law Allows For Pet Custody In Divorces In 2018

Effingham, IL / Effingham Radio

WCRA

December 19, 2017 09:10 pm

(Springfield, IL) — One of Illinois’ new laws for the new year allows divorcing couples to ask for custody of their pets. The law, authored by state Senator Linda Holmes, provides for pet custody, including joint custody. Holmes says the law goes beyond the idea of simply who ‘owns’ a dog.